RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Alumni Discount ProgramIn an effort to provide increased opportunity for Rockhurst graduates to participate inand reassociate themselves with the academic offerings of the University, Rockhurst offersan Alumni Discount Program.Participating students must have earned a degree from Rockhurst University.Alumni holding a Rockhurst baccalaureate degree are eligible to take only undergraduatecourses through the Alumni Discount Program. Alumni holding a Rockhurstgraduate degree are eligible to take graduate or undergraduate courses through theAlumni Discount Program.Alumni participating in the Alumni Discount Program will be subject to the sameacademic requirements, including prerequisites and admission qualification as regularstudents. Alumni must complete an application for readmission through the Office ofAdmission and meet the regular readmission standards of the University.Enrollment through the Alumni Discount Program will be on a space availablebasis only. Alumni are limited to one course per semester and a total of one course in thesummer. The University reserves the right to exempt certain courses or programs fromthe Alumni Discount Program, such as nursing, independent studies, and other coursesand programs the University may specify from time to time. Enrollment for students participatingin the Alumni Discount Program will be held after regular students have completedregistration. Although alumni are encouraged to seek information and readmissionearly, alumni may not enroll for classes under this program prior to the first day of classes.Enrollment in a class prior to this time will invalidate participation in the Alumni DiscountProgram for that semester.Tuition under the Alumni Discount Program is one-half of the regular tuition forthe course plus any special fees such as lab fees. Tuition must be paid in full at the timeof enrollment in order for the discount to apply. Tuition for a course under the AlumniDiscount Program will not be applied to any other payment plan.Sixty-Plus ProgramThis program offers the opportunity for persons 60 years old or older to take undergraduatecourses at a discounted tuition rate on a space available basis. The program offerscredit options. Tuition and fees, and enrollment procedures can be found online at theRockhurst University web site, www.rockhurst.edu. See also Non-Credit EnrollmentOption below.Sixty-Plus Credit EnrollmentStudents must complete an application for admission. Regular Rockhurst admission policiesare in effect and allow for:1. Admission into an “unclassified” category in which the student can accumulate 18semester hours before a full admissions evaluation is required.2. Admission into a degree-seeking category that requires a full credentials review.Refunds for course withdrawals will be calculated according to the schedule publishedon-line at the Rockhurst University web site, www.rockhurst.edu. For more information,please call the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at (816) 501-4767.Non-Credit Enrollment OptionRockhurst University offers a non-credit enrollment option that allows individuals overthe age of 18 to participate in select undergraduate or graduate course offerings on a non-Undergraduate Programs23